Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Renault Austral
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Mercedes' mid-size SUV on the MRA platform.
VS
Renault Austral
Renault’s modern compact SUV.
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Pick this one if…
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Pick the GLC for space, comfort and efficient engines in a premium mid-size SUV.
Best engine: The GLC 220 d (diesel) or GLC 250 (petrol) — the sweet spot.
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Pick this one if…
Renault Austral
Pick the Austral for a modern compact SUV with an efficient E-Tech hybrid.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech Full Hybrid 200.
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Performance
M274 GLC 250 · Petrol vs 1.2 E-Tech 200 · Hybrid
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
211 hp
Winner
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200 hp
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| Torque |
350 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
7,3 s
Winner
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8,4 s
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| Top speed |
222 km/h
Winner
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175 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
121,6 hp/t
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128,2 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
152 g/km
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108 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,5 L/100km
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4,7 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
550 L
Winner
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430 L
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.600 L
Winner
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1.525 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,87 m
Winner
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2,67 m
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| Length |
4,66 m
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4,51 m
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| Width |
1,89 m
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1,83 m
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| Height |
1,64 m
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1,62 m
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| Seats |
5
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5
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Powertrain & tech
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MRA (rear-wheel-drive base, shared with the C-Class W205) | CMF-CD3 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | M274/M264 petrol · OM651/OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Hybrid |
| Transmission | 9G-TRONIC automatic | 6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Mercedes-Benz GLC
- Early OM651 diesel: timing chain and AdBlue/NOx watch-points
- 9G-TRONIC: fluid changes recommended earlier than official intervals
- AIRMATIC air suspension can leak at high mileage
- COMAND/MBUX software glitches (mostly fixed via updates)
Renault Austral
- Infotainment software needs updates
- Electrical gremlins on early cars
- E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain
Pros
Mercedes-Benz GLC
- 550 L boot growing to ~1,600 L — roomy for a mid-size SUV
- Efficient OM654 2.0 diesel (GLC 220 d: 194 hp / 400 Nm)
- MRA rear-wheel-drive platform with optional 4MATIC
- GLC 350 e PHEV: 320 hp system output and 560 Nm, company-car friendly
Renault Austral
- Modern interior with a big screen
- Efficient E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
- Roomy, modular boot (430–527 L)
Cons
Mercedes-Benz GLC
- OM651/OM654 diesel: AdBlue/DPF watch-points with lots of short trips
- PHEV (GLC 350 e) shrinks boot space (395 L)
- Complex electronics and air suspension need dealer maintenance
Renault Austral
- No diesel offered
- Infotainment takes getting used to
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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